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Finalists named for new Team of the Year Award

2023 saw a shake-up to the Award categories at the Australian Sailing Awards, with changes including the addition of the Team of the Year Award. The award recognises a crew of two or more sailors, from any category of sailing, who performed outstandingly in a sailing event(s) or other activity in the nomination period.

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Wed 01 Nov 2023

Volunteer of the Year Finalists Announced

The Volunteer of the Year Award is one of the most competitive and sought-after awards at the Australian Sailing Awards each year. Volunteers are the lifeblood of our sport, and this is one way the community can actively celebrate just a small section of our 11,000-strong sailing volunteer community.

National ACT NSW QLD VIC TAS NT WA SA

Tue 31 Oct 2023

Club of the Year – Category A Finalists Announced

Three top-performing clubs from around the country have been announced as finalists for the coveted Club of the Year – Category A Award at this year’s Australian Sailing Awards.

National ACT NSW QLD VIC TAS NT WA SA

Sat 28 Oct 2023

Finalists Announced for new Club of the Year – Category B Award

With larger Category A clubs with professional management dominating the Club of the Year winners list over the past ten years, it was decided to create a new category intended to give smaller clubs the opportunity to be recognised for their work growing the sport in their local communities.

National ACT NSW QLD VIC TAS NT WA SA

Wed 25 Oct 2023

Three contributors recognised with Australian Sailing Life Memberships

Three key contributors to the sport of sailing in Australia have been recognised with Australian Sailing Life Memberships.

National ACT NSW QLD VIC TAS NT WA SA

Wed 25 Oct 2023

Top Coaches Announced as Finalists for National Award

Three renowned coaches have been announced as finalists for the national Coach of the Year award, with the winner to be announced on November 3 at the Australian Sailing Awards.

National Coach ACT NSW QLD VIC TAS NT WA SA

Tue 24 Oct 2023

Officials Recognised with National Finalists Announced

Three well-respected and experienced Officials have been announced as finalists for the national Official of the Year award, with the winner to be announced on November 3 at the Australian Sailing Awards.

National ACT NSW QLD VIC TAS NT WA SA

Mon 23 Oct 2023

Paterson and Wormald join Australian Sailing Board, Lissiman and Maclean depart

Australian Sailing welcomed two new Board Members at yesterday’s Annual General Meeting, at the same time farewelling two of its long-term Directors.

National ACT NSW QLD VIC TAS NT WA SA

Fri 20 Oct 2023

Australia's New America's Cup Campaign Announces 17 Sailors for Squad

A squad of 17 of Australia’s top performing sailing women and youth athletes have been revealed by Team Australia Challenge Patron John Bertrand AO to spearhead the nations return to the America’s Cup in the Youth and Puig Women’s Regattas in 2024.

National ACT NSW QLD VIC TAS NT SA WA

Thu 19 Oct 2023

Instructor of the Year Finalists Announced

Three incredible Instructors from around Australia have been announced as finalists for the Instructor of the Year award, with the winner to be announced at the Australian Sailing Awards on November 3 in Sydney.

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Thu 19 Oct 2023

Zhik Youth Sail TAS 2023

Held at the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania, this year’s Zhik Youth Sail TAS 2023 event began with more than 60 enthusiastic sailors and 9 coaches taking part in a two-day coaching clinic.

TAS Club News TAS Youth

Wed 18 Oct 2023

Entries open for Sail Melbourne and Sail Sydney

Entries have opened and the Notice of Race released for two of Australia’s iconic off-the-beach regattas, with Sail Melbourne and Sail Sydney now open for business.

National ACT NSW QLD VIC TAS NT WA SA

Wed 18 Oct 2023

Sport Promotion Recognised with National Finalists Announced

Three finalists have been announced for the National Sport Promotion Award, providing the opportunity for the National sailing community to recognise those who work behind the scenes to tirelessly promote our sport. The winners will be announced in Syndey on November 3 at the Australian Sailing Awards.

National ACT NSW QLD VIC NT WA SA TAS

Tue 17 Oct 2023

Finalists Announced for National Sports Professional Award

Three dedicated individuals from around Australia have been announced as finalists for Australian Sailing’s Sports Professional Award, with the winner to be announced on November 3 in Sydney.

National ACT NSW QLD VIC TAS NT WA SA

Mon 16 Oct 2023

Respected Para Sailors Announced as Finalists for National Award

Three well-respected and committed sailors have been recognised as Finalists for the national Para Sailor of the Year award, with the winner to be announced at the Australian Sailing Awards on the 3rd November, 2023.

National ACT NSW QLD VIC TAS NT WA SA Inclusion

Fri 13 Oct 2023

National Finalists Announced for Youth Sailor of the Year Award

Three young sailors have been shortlisted as National finalists for Youth Sailor of the Year, with the winner to be announced at the 2023 Australian Sailing Awards on November 3 in Sydney.

National ACT NSW QLD VIC TAS NT WA SA Youth

Thu 12 Oct 2023

Australian Sailing Awards to Celebrate National Sustainability Finalists

Three national finalists have been recognised for their work on sustainability in the sailing industry, with the winner to be announced at the Australian Sailing Awards to be held on November 3 in Sydney.

National ACT NSW QLD VIC TAS NT WA SA

Tue 10 Oct 2023

National Finalists Announced for the Coveted SheSails Award

The SheSails Award was introduced in 2018 and recognises an individual, group, class or club that makes an outstanding contribution, promotion and/or administration of female participation in sailing. Three incredible finalists have been selected from amongst the state awards winners for the national SheSails Award, with the winner to be announced at the Australian Sailing Awards on Friday November 3.

National ACT NSW QLD VIC TAS NT WA SA SheSails

Mon 09 Oct 2023